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The Ely Echo weekly newspaper and its companion pieces - North Country SAVER and North Country ANGLER - provide insight into the news and happenings of northern Minnesota, alongside the Canadian border. www.elyecho.com
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Ely Echo Guest Editorial: Let it burn or let it EARN?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (222+ words) by Ben Lobb, President, Associated Contract Loggers and Truckers of Minnesota What’s the old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Maybe we need to think ahead and work together to solve the gridlock between industry…...
House, Senate hopefuls clash in Ely this week
2+ week, 2+ day ago (367+ words) As voters weigh their choices in a pair of highly-contested races for state office, they have the chance this week to hear from the contenders - in-person. A candidates forum is slated for Wednesday night, starting at 7 p.m., in the theater on…...
This week’s Minnesota DNR
2+ week, 2+ day ago (486+ words) CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports: He attended a specialized watercraft training as well as annual firearms training over the week. Bear baiting activity picked up over the weekend as the season opener approaches. Violations included: Failure to register a bear…...
Ely Echo Editorial: King Walz edict: a lame-duck move was lame, with more sizzle than substance
3+ week, 2+ day ago (778+ words) The late Jackpine Bob Cary was not only a fabled storyteller, author and artist, but a wiseold newspaper man and journalist. Late in his career at the Ely Echo, there was more than a time or two when he could…...
Over $290,000 collected by United Way given out to Ely area businesses, households
3+ week, 2+ day ago (604+ words) United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) has collected and reinvested nearly $300,000 in donations to help residents and small businesses mitigate the financial impacts of this summer’s wildfires. The Chisholm-based organization began fundraising July 14 and opened applications July 31 to small businesses…...
This week’s Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer reports
3+ week, 2+ day ago (217+ words) District 6 - Two Harbors CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) focused much of his time this week checking anglers and watercraft operators. Time was also spent patrolling for ATV and off-highway motorcycle activity. Ihnen also monitored AIS compliance near area lakes and public…...
Silver Rapids passes environmental review
3+ week, 3+ day ago (714+ words) The Lake County Planning Commission gave the reinvented Silver Rapids Lodge development proposal a preliminary stamp of approval at their meeting Monday evening. The commission will send Silver Rapids’ proposal to the Lake County Board of Commissioners for a vote,…...